APY Ledger

Patelco Credit Union CD & Share Certificate Rates — October 2026

Also known as Patelco.

As of October 22, 2026, Patelco Credit Union's highest CD (share certificate) rate is 4.25% APY on a 7-month promotional CD ($250 minimum). That is 3.1 times the FDIC national average for 6-month CDs (1.39%). Standard CD rates range from 3.00% to 3.50% APY.

Last verified from www.patelco.org · NCUA-insured credit union · Dublin, CA

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Best APY4.25%7 months, $250 min
vs. Treasury−0.18%same-term Treasury 4.43%
vs. national average3.1×FDIC national average 1.39%
After inflation0.51%CPI 3.7% year over year
$10,000 earns$246over 7 months, before tax

Patelco Credit Union CD & share certificate rates

Patelco Credit Union CD rates
TermProductMinimumAPYvs. Treasury
3 months Certificate $250 3.00%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.29%
6 months Certificate $250 3.00%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.40%
7 months Certificate Promotional $250 4.25%Verified October 22, 2026 −0.18%
8 months Certificate Promotional $250 4.00%Verified October 22, 2026 −0.45%
12 months Certificate $250 3.00%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.57%
13 months Certificate Promotional $250 4.15%Verified October 22, 2026 −0.45%
18 months Certificate $250 3.00%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.72%
24 months Certificate $250 3.00%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.87%
36 months Certificate $250 3.00%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.95%
48 months Certificate $250 3.25%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.73%
60 months Certificate $250 3.50%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.51%

APY = annual percentage yield. "vs. Treasury" compares each APY with the Treasury yield for the same term on 2026-10-21 (converted to APY). Treasury interest is exempt from state income tax; see the T-bill vs. CD calculator.

Watch the renewal rate

The best promotional rate here is 4.25% APY (7 months). The standard rate for a similar term is 3.00% APY (6 months). If the CD renews at the standard rate when it matures, $10,000 would earn about $125 less per year. Check the account terms and set a reminder before maturity.

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What are Patelco Credit Union's best CD rates by term?

Patelco Credit Union's best rate is 4.25% APY on 7 months, verified October 22, 2026.

  1. 3 mo3.00%
  2. 6 mo3.00%
  3. 7 mo4.25%
  4. 8 mo4.00%
  5. 12 mo3.00%
  6. 13 mo4.15%
  7. 18 mo3.00%
  8. 24 mo3.00%
  9. 36 mo3.00%
  10. 48 mo3.25%
  11. 60 mo3.50%

Calculate earnings at 4.25% for 7 months

How much interest could a Patelco Credit Union CD earn?

Estimated interest at maturity for the displayed institution quotes, before tax or early withdrawal penalties. Each estimate assumes the quoted APY applies to that balance and interest stays deposited. Estimates use known deposit tiers. Upper balance limits and membership, relationship or new-money requirements must be confirmed with the institution; these are conditional estimates, not personalized offers.

Estimated CD interest at maturity — conditional on quoted APY eligibility
Term$5,000$10,000$25,000$50,000
3 months$36.983.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$73.973.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$184.923.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$369.833.00% APY · Certificate · Standard
6 months$74.653.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$149.303.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$373.263.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$746.513.00% APY · Certificate · Standard
7 months$122.934.25% APY · Certificate · Promotional$245.864.25% APY · Certificate · Promotional$614.654.25% APY · Certificate · Promotional$1,229.314.25% APY · Certificate · Promotional
12 months$150.003.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$300.003.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$750.003.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$1,500.003.00% APY · Certificate · Standard
18 months$226.893.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$453.783.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$1,134.453.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$2,268.913.00% APY · Certificate · Standard
24 months$304.503.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$609.003.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$1,522.503.00% APY · Certificate · Standard$3,045.003.00% APY · Certificate · Standard
60 months$938.433.50% APY · Certificate · Standard$1,876.863.50% APY · Certificate · Standard$4,692.163.50% APY · Certificate · Standard$9,384.323.50% APY · Certificate · Standard

How Patelco Credit Union compares

Compare the displayed terms, minimums and quote locations. Membership, relationship and new-money conditions may apply. Institution quotes below use the exact 213-day term. Regional peers quote a shared operating state; nationwide best is limited to our tracked sample.

This quote ranks 2 of 16 tracked institutions with fresh 213-day quotes (ties share a rank). Each other institution contributes its highest APY for that exact term; minimums and eligibility can differ.

Patelco Credit Union CD rate comparison
Institution / benchmarkTermMinimumQuote coverageAPYVerified / source date
Patelco Credit Union (this institution)Certificate · Promotional7 months$250 Coverage: CA4.25%October 22, 2026
Wells FargoSpecial Fixed Rate CD · Relationship7 months$5,000 San Francisco, CA · ZIP 941054.10%October 22, 2026
Bank of AmericaFeatured CD & IRA CD · Promotional7 months$100,000 San Francisco, CA · ZIP 941054.00%October 22, 2026
EverBankEverBank Performance® CDs · Standard7 monthsNot stated Nationwide; check eligibility3.60%October 22, 2026
Consumers Credit Union (highest tracked APY for this term)Super Jumbo Certificate · Promotional7 months$250,000 Coverage: IL4.45%October 22, 2026
Treasury (APY-equivalent)7 months (term-matched estimate)Depends on purchase methodFederal; interest exempt from state income tax4.43%2026-10-21

Rate changes

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No changes since we started tracking Patelco Credit Union on October 22, 2026.

About Patelco Credit Union

Legal name
Patelco Credit Union
Regulator ID
NCUA 68579
Headquarters
Dublin, CA
Available in
CA
Total assets
$9.8 billion
Also known as
Patelco
Website
www.patelco.org

Source: rates read from https://www.patelco.org/checking-and-savings/savings-accounts/share-certificates. See the page text we read.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest CD rate at Patelco Credit Union?

4.25% APY on a 7-month promotional CD, as of October 22, 2026.

What is the minimum deposit for a Patelco Credit Union CD?

The lowest minimum we found is $250.

How does Patelco Credit Union's best CD rate compare with Treasury yields?

4.25% APY is −0.18% versus the 7-month Treasury yield of 4.43% (APY-equivalent) on 2026-10-21. Treasury interest is also exempt from state income tax.

Is 4.25% a good CD rate?

It is 3.1 times the FDIC national average for a similar term (1.39% as of 2026-10-19), which is a deposit-weighted average across all U.S. banks and credit unions. Online banks and promotional CDs often pay several times the national average.

Are Patelco Credit Union CDs insured?

Patelco Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA 68579). Share certificates are insured by the NCUA up to $250,000 per member, per ownership category.

What is a share certificate at Patelco Credit Union?

A share certificate is the credit union equivalent of a bank CD: a term deposit that pays a stated yield when its conditions are met. Membership requirements, minimum deposits and early withdrawal terms depend on the credit union and product.

How often is this page updated?

We check Patelco Credit Union's rate page every day. The rates above were last verified on October 22, 2026.

More credit union certificate rates

Rates are copied from Patelco Credit Union's website and may change at any time. Confirm terms, minimums and eligibility with Patelco Credit Union before opening an account. This page is not financial advice.